International Variations of William

Liam

Irish short form of William

"resolute protection"

Liam is the top boys' name in the US, holding the Number One spot for the past eight years and also ranking as one of the most popular boys' names around the western world. Liam originated as a short…

Guillermo

Spanish variation of William

As with Guillaume (see above), Liam, Willem, and Wilhelm, everyday Williams in their own countries, Guillermo is a captivating possibility here. Giermo, Gigermo, Gijermo, Gillermo, Gillirmo, Giyermo,…

Wolf

Animal name or diminutive of Wolfgang, German

" traveling wolf"

Wolf is a name with a split personality. It can be seen as one of the fierce animal names, like Fox and Bear and Puma, with a touch of the werewolf, or it can be viewed as a quieter, Wolf Blitzer…

Willem

Dutch variation of William

"resolute protector"

Common in Holland, the appealing Willem (as in de Kooning and Dafoe) makes William fresh and distinctive.

Willem

Dutch variation of William

"resolute protector"

Common in Holland, the appealing Willem (as in de Kooning and Dafoe) makes William fresh and distinctive.

Wilhelm

German variation of William

"resolute protection"

This dignified German form of William belonged to two German Emperors and Kings of Prussia, as well as a host of other important historical figures. These include composer (Wilhelm) Richard Wagner,…

Guilherme

Guilherme is the Portuguese form of the Germanic name Wilhelm, which is composed of the elements 'wil' meaning 'will, desire' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet, protection'. Popular throughout Brazil and…

Vilem

Vilem is a masculine name of Czech and Slovak origin, equivalent to the English William and German Wilhelm. It derives from Germanic elements 'wil' (will, desire) and 'helm' (helmet, protection),…

Welfel

Welfel is an unusual masculine name with Germanic linguistic roots. This rare surname-turned-given-name likely derives from old German occupational terms, possibly related to weaving or wool-working…

Vilhelm

German variation of William

The way Wilhelm is pronounced anyway, so a pointless spelling variation.

Guillem

Catalan form of William

An intriguing way to spin an old standard. Pronounced with a hard G: gee-yem.

Vili

Vili is a masculine name with deep roots in Norse mythology, where Vili was one of three brothers (along with Odin and Vé) who created the world. The name derives from Old Norse elements meaning…

Guilermo

Guilermo is a variant spelling of the masculine name Guillermo, which is the Spanish form of William. The name has Germanic origins meaning 'resolute protector' or 'determined guardian,' combining…

Vilous

Vilous is an extremely rare masculine name with unclear etymological origins. It may be related to Latin-derived words like 'villous' (meaning covered with fine hairs) or possibly a variant spelling…

Guillermino

Guillermino is a masculine name that represents an elaborated form of Guillermo, the Spanish equivalent of William. The name has Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning 'will' or 'desire' and…

Viljo

Finnish variation of William

Inventive nickname option, but with built-in pronunciation problems.

Guillo

Guillo is a masculine name with roots in Spanish and Latin American cultures. It likely originated as a diminutive or nickname form of Guillermo, the Spanish equivalent of William, which has Germanic…

Vilppu

Vilppu is a masculine Finnish name with historical roots in Finland's naming tradition. Derived as a Finnish variation of the name William or Wilhelm, which has Germanic origins meaning 'resolute…

Viliam

Czech variation of William

Substituting the V for the W sounds almost comedic to the American ear.

Guglielmo

Italian variation of William

William is a stylish classic right now, and while translating many classic names into Italian makes them instantly cooler and more attractive, this is one exception: Guglielmo presents pronunciation…